Becca Davis

Becca's Music Room

Elementary music can be a lonely job. Music specialists are typically the only ones in the building that teach music. Without someone to talk to, it is difficult to come up with lesson ideas, deal with classroom management, and just know what to do. My name is Becca, and I am an elementary music teacher. I am here to help other elementary music teachers feel confident and excited to teach their students. Between lesson plans, teaching inspiration, and practical tips to improve your elementary music classroom, you will feel ready to take on the classroom! I can't wait to chat!

Author

Becca Davis

Category

Education

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Latest episode

Jun 9, 2026

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Episodes

WHAT I'M TEACHING 19 || 4-5 Grade Spirituals Lessons 04.02.2021

It's great to talk about IDEAS for teaching elementary music, but it's completely different to actually put together lessons. In these What I'm Teaching this Week videos, I'll be talking about EXACTLY what I'm teaching in elementary music! These are replays from the Tuesday night live sessions on Instagram (@beccasmusicroom) and Facebook (Becca's Music Room). Happy te...

4 Easy Chants for Upper Elementary Music Class || No Sing Music Lessons 28.01.2021

Looking for no sing music lessons? These 4 chants are simple, fun, and can be used with upper elementary music classes. Click here to get the FREE PDF of the chants: https://mailchi.mp/12c5827aecfa/beccasmusicroom (you'll get a link in your email) Happy teaching! Becca Need more virtual lessons? Online music lesson course: https://beccasmusicroom.teachable.com/p/teaching-elementary-music-onli...

WHAT I'M TEACHING 18 || 1-2 grade, Music from Around the World || Indian, Cumbia, and Calypso 28.01.2021

It's great to talk about IDEAS for teaching elementary music, but it's completely different to actually put together lessons. In these What I'm Teaching this Week videos, I'll be talking about EXACTLY what I'm teaching in elementary music! These are replays from the Tuesday night live sessions on Instagram (@beccasmusicroom) and Facebook (Becca's Music Room). Happy te...

4 Easy Chants for Upper Elementary Music Class || No Sing Music Lessons 27.01.2021

Looking for no sing music lessons? These 4 chants are simple, fun, and can be used with upper elementary music classes. Click here to get the FREE PDF of the chants: https://mailchi.mp/12c5827aecfa/beccasmusicroom (you'll get a link in your email) Happy teaching! Becca Need more virtual lessons? Online music lesson course: https://beccasmusicroom.teachable.com/p/teaching-elementary-music-onli...

Ideas for Teaching Music Socially Distanced with Emily Karst 22.01.2021

Connect with Emily: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyfulnoiseteaching/ Email list: https://weebly.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c7872b0359042df6cb66f540b&id=89f1c4c080 TPT shop: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Joyful-Noise-Teaching //IN THIS PODCAST Google tour creator: https://arvr.google.com/tourcreator/ Best original song: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Best...

How to Keep Kids ENGAGED during Distance Learning in Elementary Music + FREEBIE! 22.01.2021

As far as distance learning with music, I definitely find it more difficult to engage the older kids. Most of the things that work in the classroom, we can't do online (like instruments!). I also run into issues with it being a bit weird. A lot of things like singing and dancing are fine in my classroom, but feel different at home. The fourth and fifth graders love to dance in my classroom, b...

WHAT I'M TEACHING 17 || 3 grade, Virtual Field Trip to Swan Lake 22.01.2021

It's great to talk about IDEAS for teaching elementary music, but it's completely different to actually put together lessons. In these What I'm Teaching this Week videos, I'll be talking about EXACTLY what I'm teaching in elementary music! These are replays from the Tuesday night live sessions on Instagram (@beccasmusicroom) and Facebook (Becca's Music Room). Happy te...

Engaging Ideas for Distance Learning with Charissa Duncanson 07.01.2021

Hang out with Charissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicwithmrsdunc/ Mentioned in this episode: National Arab Orchestra: https://www.facebook.com/NationalArabOrchestra/ Ms. Dueñas: instagram.com/teachingmusica Incredibox: https://www.incredibox.com/ Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry: https://amzn.to/3omgYZB Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds: https://amzn.to/3nglJlW All the World by Liz Gar...

WHAT I'M TEACHING 15 || 4-5 grade, The Nutcracker, + Sleigh Ride 09.12.2020

It's great to talk about IDEAS for teaching elementary music, but it's completely different to actually put together lessons. In these What I'm Teaching this Week videos, I'll be talking about EXACTLY what I'm teaching in elementary music! These are replays from the Tuesday night live sessions on Instagram (@beccasmusicroom) and Facebook (Becca's Music Room). Happy te...

ALL ABOUT ONLINE MUSIC TEACHING with Michelle Rose 04.12.2020

//MEET MICHELLE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_musical_rose/ Website: themusicalrose.com Teaching Music Online (book!): https://fflat-books.com/product/teaching-music-online-a-comprehensive-guide-for-k-12-music-educators/ email: michelle@themusicalrose.com //IN THIS EPISODE BeepBox.co edu. Bandlab.com NearPod Playposit.com Need more virtual lessons? Online music lesson course: https://be...

WHAT I'M TEACHING 11 || 3rd grade, sixteenth notes, and candy rhythms 04.11.2020

It's great to talk about IDEAS for teaching elementary music, but it's completely different to actually put together lessons. In these What I'm Teaching this Week videos, I'll be talking about EXACTLY what I'm teaching in elementary music! These are replays from the Tuesday night live sessions on Instagram (@beccasmusicroom) and Facebook (Becca's Music Room). Happy te...

WHAT I'M TEACHING 10 || 1st &. 2nd grade, fall lessons, half notes, beat v. rhythm 28.10.2020

It's great to talk about IDEAS for teaching elementary music, but it's completely different to actually put together lessons. In these What I'm Teaching this Week videos, I'll be talking about EXACTLY what I'm teaching in elementary music! These are replays from the Tuesday night live sessions on Instagram (@beccasmusicroom) and Facebook (Becca's Music Room). Happy te...

WHAT I'M TEACHING 9 || 4th grade, beats & measures, Los Machetes 21.10.2020

It's great to talk about IDEAS for teaching elementary music, but it's completely different to actually put together lessons. In these What I'm Teaching this Week videos, I'll be talking about EXACTLY what I'm teaching in elementary music! These are replays from the Tuesday night live sessions on Instagram (@beccasmusicroom) and Facebook (Becca's Music Room). Happy te...

CANDY COMPOSITION + RHYTHM SORT ELEMENTARY MUSIC LESSON 15.10.2020

Looking for a fun activity for your elementary music class around Halloween, Valentine's Day, or Easter? These candy rhythm composition and sort activities are easy to prep, versatile, and fun! You can easily change the rhythms, which means they can be used with any grade from first grade all the way to fourth grade and fifth grade music lessons.  Happy teaching! Becca //IN THIS VIDEO Coordin...

WAYS TO PLAY FOUR CORNERS IN MUSIC CLASS (even this year!) 15.10.2020

Looking for a fun activity for your elementary music class? Four corners is a fun way to teach music while also getting the students active and having fun! I love to use this with my third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade music lessons.  Happy teaching! Becca //IN THIS VIDEO Candy Rhythm Four Corners: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Candy-Rhythms-4-Corners-Active-Rhythm-Game-Levels...

WHAT I'M TEACHING 7 || 1st grade, Hispanic Heritage, High + Low 07.10.2020

It's great to talk about IDEAS for teaching elementary music, but it's completely different to actually put together lessons. In these What I'm Teaching this Week videos, I'll be talking about EXACTLY what I'm teaching in elementary music! These are replays from the Tuesday night live sessions on Instagram (@beccasmusicroom) and Facebook (Becca's Music Room). Happy te...

TIPS FOR FIRST YEAR TEACHERS with Bryson Torbet 02.10.2020

Being a first year teacher is tough, and being a first year elementary music teacher can be even more difficult. Bryson Torbet is here to to give us some tips about lesson planning, survival, finding a teacher tribe, and classroom management as a first year elementary music teacher. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatmusicteacher/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThatMusicTeacherBlog Teach...

WHAT I'M TEACHING 6 || 2nd grade, allegro and adagio, Apple Tree 30.09.2020

It's great to talk about IDEAS for teaching elementary music, but it's completely different to actually put together lessons. In these What I'm Teaching this Week videos, I'll be talking about EXACTLY what I'm teaching in elementary music! These are replays from the Tuesday night live sessions on Instagram (@beccasmusicroom). Happy teaching! Becca //IN THIS VIDEO Last week...

TEACHING MUSIC VIRTUALLY? LISTEN TO THIS. 29.09.2020

GRAB YOUR FREEBIE HERE: https://mailchi.mp/d001706e689a/zoom-activities Teaching elementary music is always hard, but it is extra hard right now, as some people are teaching 6 feet away, some people are distance learning, and some people are doing both. This is an active rhythm game that you can play with your general music students-- in their classrooms, over Zoom, or both. Happy teaching! Becca...

AN EASY WAY TO ACTUALLY IMPROVE YOUR LIFE || Teacher Self Care Challenge Part 5 27.09.2020

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CHALLENGE + GET THE PRETEST: http://beccasmusicroom.com/teacher-self-care-challenge/ Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXU5_qknuN8&feature=youtu.be Part 2: https://youtu.be/gN40pp3Na1w Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ap0hKMDrmUc&feature=youtu.be Part 4: https://youtu.be/CWHknGvYBuI Helpful links: *Start your email list with Mailchimp (free!): http://eep...

WHAT I'M TEACHING WEEK 5 || 3rd grade Hispanic Heritage Month songs & dances 22.09.2020

It's great to talk about IDEAS for teaching elementary music, but it's completely different to actually put together lessons. In these What I'm Teaching this Week videos, I'll be talking about EXACTLY what I'm teaching in elementary music! These are replays from the Tuesday night live sessions on Instagram (@beccasmusicroom). Happy teaching! Becca //IN THIS VIDEO Last week...

How Changing Your Health Makes You a Better Music Teachers with Anna C. Wiles 19.09.2020

Anna's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annacwiles/ Want to get access to exclusive content? Sign up to join my FREE RESOURCE LIBRARY. Once you sign up, you can download and use any of the content in the library. New things are being added every few weeks, so make sure you check back for more FREE stuff! https://mailchi.mp/12c5827aecfa/beccasmusicroom //LET'S BE FRIENDS Blog: https:/...

WHAT I'M TEACHING WEEK 4 || 1st grade, 1st week of school + 4 voices lesson (on Zoom!) 15.09.2020

It's great to talk about IDEAS for teaching elementary music, but it's completely different to actually put together lessons. In these What I'm Teaching this Week videos, I'll be talking about EXACTLY what I'm teaching in elementary music! These are replays from the Tuesday night live sessions on Instagram (@beccasmusicroom). Happy teaching! Becca //IN THIS VIDEO Last week...

HOW TO FIND TIME FOR YOURSELF (AS A TEACHER!) || Self Care Challenge Part 3 13.09.2020

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CHALLENGE + GET THE PRETEST: http://beccasmusicroom.com/teacher-self-care-challenge/ Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXU5_qknuN8&feature=youtu.be Part 2: https://youtu.be/gN40pp3Na1w Adult coloring books: https://amzn.to/2ZoHtCV Helpful links: *Start your email list with Mailchimp (free!): http://eepurl.com/g16bkb *I use Canva for all of my graphics (and it'...

WHAT I'M TEACHING 3: 2 Grade, 1st week of school, Star Light, Silver Moon 09.09.2020

It's great to talk about IDEAS for teaching elementary music, but it's completely different to actually put together lessons. In these What I'm Teaching this Week videos, I'll be talking about EXACTLY what I'm teaching in elementary music! These are replays from the Tuesday night live sessions on Instagram (@beccasmusicroom). Happy teaching! Becca //IN THIS VIDEO Last week...

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